Interval International Welcomes Dive Blue Beach Resort

Interval International has announced the addition of Dive Blue Beach Resort near Marsa Alam on Egypt’s Red Sea Riviera. Upon the anticipated completion in June 2014, the first phase of the resort’s development will have 81 timeshare units, two large swimming pools, a marina, restaurants, and shops covering 15 acres (6 hectares) on a prime stretch of coastline. In addition to the shared ownership development, the self-contained destination resort will have a 245 room hotel on site.

The centrepiece of the resort is its pristine beach, stretching almost a third of a mile (500 metres) along the Red Sea. Staff at the on-site dive centre can arrange classes for beginners and professional divers, as well as dive trips to area reefs. Other planned amenities include two outdoor adult swimming pools with rock formations and cascading water streams, two separate children’s pools, and a beach bar. An indoor swimming pool is part of the Spa and Wellness Centre that features fitness and spa treatment rooms, saunas, steam rooms, and whirlpool baths. There are also two clay tennis courts and a 3,229 square foot (300 square metre) Kid’s Club with its own swimming pool, playground, and indoor game room.

Housed in three-storey buildings with panoramic sea views, the 33 studios, 30 one-bedroom, and 18 two-bedroom units will share amenities and services with the adjacent hotel, including 24-hour room service, concierge, babysitting, laundry and dry cleaning services, and a medical clinic. All of the luxury units are being constructed of the highest quality materials and furnished with modern solid-wood furniture. With the completion of the second phase scheduled for 2018, the resort will have a total of 162 timeshare units.

"Marsa Alam is one of the fastest growing cities on Egypt’s Red Sea Riviera and Dive Blue Beach Resort is its crown jewel," said Hany Roshdy, developer of Dive Blue. "We look forward to introducing Interval members to the unspoiled beauty and incomparable water sports of Marsa Alam."

Blessed with reliable off-shore winds and a moderate climate with temperatures ranging from a low of 64 degrees F (18C) in the winter to a high of 113 F (45 C) during the summer months, Marsa Alam is also a favourite destination for windsurfing, parasailing, and water-skiing. Other popular activities include excursions via glass bottom boat or submarine.

Dive Blue Beach Resort is located just 13 miles (20 kilometres) south of Marsa Alam International Airport, with daily flights from many major European cities.